Choosing Ingredients For Juice

Since fruits have a higher sugar content, it is not recommended to overdo fruit juices. It is best to juice vegetables with small amounts of fruit, bearing in mind that no more than 4 servings of fruits should be consumed in one day.

Fruits are a good base to a juice, to help boost its sweetness. Good fruits to add to your juice regime include:

Apples

Apples contain a wide range of nutrients and are the most balanced in terms of their antioxidant content (apples contain almost all known fruit antioxidants in small amounts).

Pears are also a good alternative to apples.

Pineapples

Pineapples have anti-inflammatory properties and their juice can be used to help quell inflammation associate with arthritis, bowel inflammation and skin disorders.

Papaya

Papaya is a great digestive aid and is rich in beta-carotene, an antioxidant.

Oranges and Grapefruits

Oranges and grapefruits are low glycemic index and an excellent source of vitamin C.

Other fruits to use in juices include watermelon, berry, lemon, lime, peach, apricot, melon, pomegranate and avocado.

Add Vegetables As Well

The best vegetables to add to your juice, include:

Celery

Celery is a natural diuretic and a good source of B vitamins and the minerals calcium and magnesium.

Cucumbers

Cucumber is also a natural diuretic and a good source of vitamin C and the mineral magnesium.

Carrots

Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene.

Beetroot

Beetroot is good for liver and kidney cleansing. It is an excellent source of folate, copper and iron.

Spinach

Spinach is rich in a vast array of phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals. It is particularly rich in vitamin C folate and magnesium. Alternatives to spinach include other greens like kale, bok choy and beet greens.

Adding Flavor

Herbs are a great way to add a flavor boost to your juices. Try herbs like parsley, basil, arugula and coriander. Juiced ginger is a great addition too. Adding garlic to a juice for its medicinal benefits is also an option.

Fruits like bananas, papayas and berries can be blended whole with the vegetable juice to add some fiber and bulk.

Recipes

Ingredients you can combine:

• Carrot and orange
• Carrot and pineapple
• Carrot, orange and pineapple
• Carrot, papaya and pineapple
• Apple and celery
• Apple and beetroot
• Apple, celery and beetroot
• Celery, cucumber, apple and spinach
• Celery, cucumber, beetroot and spinach
• Celery, cucumber, beetroot, apple and carrot

Below are a couple of great juicing recipes to try at home:

 

Detox Juice

1 medium apple

1 beet

8 medium carrots

2 stalks celery

3 cup spinach

 

Coconut Dream

1 coconut, meat and juice

1 medium orange

2 medium peaches

½ papaya

 

See Also: Fruits And Veggies: 7 Superfood Smoothie Recipes

 

Green Machine

2 medium apples

3 stalks celery

1 cucumber

1 inch diameter or ginger root

1 lemon with rind

1 lime with rind

1 handful parsley

3 cups spinach